Iowa Contact Form
January 5, 2026
Iowa Contact Form

Share your contact information to receive updates specific to PANS/PANDAS in Iowa, including news, events, and advocacy efforts. Rest assured, your information will not be sold or shared, and you...

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Bullying & PANS/PANDAS
January 4, 2026
Bullying & PANS/PANDAS

Bullying & PANS/PANDAS Bullying is a frequent concern within the PANS/PANDAS community. Bullying is never the child’s fault. When symptoms are misunderstood, children may be labeled as...

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Babesia and Bartonella Species DNA in Blood and Enrichment Blood Cultures from People with Chronic Fatigue and Concurrent Neurological Symptoms.

Breitschwerdt EB, Maggi RG, Bush JC, Kingston E. Babesia and Bartonella Species DNA in Blood and Enrichment Blood Cultures from People with Chronic Fatigue and Concurrent Neurological Symptoms. Pathogens. 2026; 15(1):2. doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15010002

  • Study included 50 individuals with chronic fatigue lasting 6 months to 19 years and neurological symptoms
  • 23 of 50 participants had evidence of Babesia and/or Bartonella infection
    • Babesia DNA detected in 12 of 50 participants (24%)
    • Bartonella DNA detected in 13 of 50 participants (26%)
    • Co-infection with both genera confirmed in 2 participants
  • Findings support a potential association between these infections and presentations consistent with ME/CFS
  • Authors emphasize the need for larger, prospective studies to clarify contribution or causality